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For the last 15 years or so, classmate Lito Parungo has been shuttling back and forth between Amsterdam and Manila. When booking a flight he would always choose an aisle seat, just like what he did the last time he visited the Philippines. So how come he was able to shoot these footage?

A window seat has always been a not-so-attractive option for Lito, for he doesn’t want to go through that ritual of waking up his fellow passengers whenever he wants to go to the toilet. A middle seat is also a no-no given his claustrophobia.

During this trip, though, Lito suddenly found himself alone in his row. As soon as the plane left the passenger tube, he unfastened his seat belt and sat by the window – for the very first time.

We are posting these videos to share our classmate’s exhilarating ride, especially the aircraft’s landing at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport after a 13-hour flight.